South Africa CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1871-76 5s yellow-orange, SG31

South Africa CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1871-76 5s yellow-orange, SG31South Africa Cape of Good Hope 1871 76 5s yellow orange, watermark CC, 'Hope seated with Vine and Ram', no outer frame line, SG31. Fine mint quality example far above average with large part original gum. Minor wrinkles and slightly off centre, but rarely seen so fine for this very scarce stamp. This high value 5 shilling value in the set is very difficult to find in mint condition. The stamp depicts the allegorical figure of Hope seated with a ram

and was presented to Yumey Lopez Gonzales on July 26

A very scarce watermark variety of this popular stamp issue from Barbados issued to celebrate peace and victory following the end of World War I

wearing only a simple cotton dhoti (loincloth)

The cheque is payable to Sutton Wines & Liquors Inc for a sum of $8

Very fine quality unused example with original gum

1979 1p Christmas

This was the first official state visit to Britain by a Pontiff in history

issued its first stamps in 1879

5 inch plastic frame with a gold border

The fabric is dated "Sept 6 - 1927" in a separate hand

He was tried for his roles in two robberies/murders in Missouri and Alabama

very fine used with part circular date stamp